1900 - Coalmininghistorypa.org

486 REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF MINES. Off. Doc.
Snider.—This mine was always found in a satisfactory condition at
each visit.
Sumner.—This mine is now in a good condition as to healthfulness
and safety. During the year Thomas Jones and James Radcliffe,
mine boss and fire boss respectively of this miue at the time of the
explosion which occurred on December 23, 1899, were tried before
the court of common pleas at Uniontown, charged with violation of
mining law whereby nineteen persons were killed. After hearing
the evidence the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in both cases.
law.
Sniithfield.—Is in good condition and up to all the requirements of
Saekett.—Is a small mine opened during the year and did not at
any time employ enough persons to bring it under the requirements
of law, nevertheless it was fully up to all the laws' requirements
except that it did not have a certificated mine foreman.
Shamrock.—Is a new mine which was opened during the year
and is now in good condition.
The improvements are of a substantial character and consist of
haulage engines, fans, tipple, coke ovens, railroad sidings, etc.
Victoria.—Is
a new mine which has been opened out during the
year. The improvements are a new steel tipple, haulage engines,
fan, blacksmith shop, railroad sidings, etc. The condition of the
mine as to healthfulness and safety are excellent.
Somerset County.
Merchants' Coal Company.—These mines are three in number and
are in good condition and well looked after. No. 3 mine has been
troubled with faults which have very much hindered the developments,
yet the production has very materially increased.
A new fan has been installed during the year and is giving very
good results.
W. J. Rainey's Mines.—These mines are two in number and are
known as Standard Nos. 1 and 2. They are both in lawful condition
as far as healthfulness and safety are concerned.
W. D. Althouse Coal Mining Company's Mines.—The two mines,
Allegheny and Ponfeigh, are both in good condition in every respict,
complying with all the requirements of law.
Cumberland and Elk Lick Company's Mines.—The two mines of
this company are known as Shaws No. 1 and 2. Both are in excellent
condition in every respect. No. 2 is a new mine which was
opened during the year and has been developed very rapidly. It is
largely worked by mining machines of the Jeffrey chain cutting
type.